Author has written 10 stories for Shakespeare, and Phantom of the Opera.

T-shirts, Books and Greeting Cards...Oh My!

Visit A Touch of History, my Zazzle gallery. Products feature historic and patriotic themes, and you are invited to drop by for a visit. In time for the holiday season, I have created a number of t-shirts, greeting cards and mugs featuring vintage Victorian Christmas and holiday designs.

My Phantom Books on Lulu

I have published several of my Phantom-based stories and they are now available on Lulu.com. Visit Books by HDKingsbury (www.lulu.com/hdkingsbury) to see them all. I would also like to announce that my book Variations on a Theme of Leroux is now being offered on Amazon.com! To say that I am excited about this is putting it mildly! I also plan on making Treasures of Egypt available soon, hopefully sometime in the first or second quarter of 2011.

Modern. With her father ill and her husband severely injured in a car accident, Christine desperately turns to a darker source for hope. Once she begins to discover a new side to herself, there is no turning back. And, by the time she quits lying to herself, an inevitably tragic choice awaits her. Rewritten and completed as of December 2013.

The honeymoon over, Erik resumes his work to groom Christine for the stage. But something very important is missing. Join Erik and Mirielle, the de Chagny's, some of the old cast and a sprinkling of new additions to the Vachon household.

Spooky one-shot inspired by the Twilight Zone episode "Eye of the Beholder." Christine wakes up in Erik's home one day and finds everybody to be a bit...different. Unfortunately, she is still the same.

A series of drabbles in which the original Erik is objectively evaluated by a modern therapist. Each post a drabble EXACTLY 100 words, so the time commitment to read is not huge. Just for fun. Come and comment. Parody, Angst, Psychological

Story is now published! Rejected by the woman he loved, Erik tries to leave his past behind. He is summoned by the sultan of the Ottomans to build a new palace. But the arrival of the 3rd wife awakens feelings he long thought dead...

At the end, Erik calls Christine his living wife. He tells the Persian that when she let him kiss her she was "as lovely as the dead ones." Who are the dead ones? Who is Erik's dead wife? Here is one theory. A little dark. A little sad. Poor unhappy Erik!

After the assasination of Gaius Julius Caesar, Augustus comes to power. In this time of peace, however, a secret war wages between the illegitimate son and the Emperor. What role will a simple slave have in the ending of our tale?

Phantom: Once Upon Another Time. It sounds like a Disney musical. This tongue-in-cheek phiclet explores that concept a bit. What would the pitch session have sounded like? Rating for one muttered rude word.

ALW's kitty, Otto, the Saviour of the Phandom, tries his best to save us from the horror of Phantom of Manhattan. Poor Otto. A short phiclet honouring the memory of a kitten who did his best, and is remembered as a hero. Tongue-in-cheek.

The striking Ariella Ravenna has escaped her tragic past and come to the foot of sweet Music's throne, seeking singing lessons from the man she is sure will be her soul mate. But what will Christine do? And what will Erik say? Sequel to All Hallow's Eve.

After the destruction of the Opera, Madame Giry has a feeling that the Phantom is not as dead as others believe him...with the help of an old friend, she hauls him half dead from his lair and into a new life. But will he survive above the ground?

Modern. Will a deformed man's desire for revenge destroy the future of a young couple? Or were all three fated to begin this dark journey and face the evils of the past? A story of the struggle between hatred and love, vengeance and redemption. COMPLETE.

Christine’s attendance at her first bal masque, a year before the “strange events of the Phantom of the Opera,” results in curious encounters, as her “Angel of Music” becomes her guardian angel for the night and something far more unbelievable—a man.

Continuation of The Sorcerer of Rouen. Erik and Emily’s courtship becomes complicated with an American Pinkerton agent, a gang of American criminals, a secret French crime syndicate, Monsieur Colt’s big brother. Post ALW

One wedding, two grooms, one of whom happens to be very dead, and a terrible choice to make. There's been a grave misunderstanding in this gothic fairy tale, heavily influenced by Tim Burton's Corpse Bride, where ALL rise to the occasion. Complete!

They thought that they had found Elysium, but around them the bitter winter had descended. The Fates have woven another thread into the fabric, and it will either bind them or rend them asunder. Continuation of 'An Elysian Piece.' EC

She was the light in his darkness, his savior from his horrible past, treacherous present, and uncertain future. He was her Angel of Music, her guardian, teacher, and shared a connection with her that no one else could. Novel length, complete!

The first kiss turned a ghost into a man. The second turned a girl into a woman. Two kisses, a ring, a backward glance: on such things do lives turn. In the real world outside the opera, two people struggle against themselves. EC, RC angst . WIP.

This is a sequel to No One But Her, beginning 10 years after the end of that story. Stephen de Chagny is now a teenager. Nothing but love will see Erik, Christine and their family through the crises that arise.

The Opera House stands vacant after the events of the phantom. Years later, a revival occurs with a brash new owner who forces a new director into his demands for power in society by using the publicity of the Opera House.

Raoul De Chagny is confused when Christine leaves him because of his immaturity and vanity. However, when he falls for a new woman and circumstances threaten to tear them apart, will he be able to overcome his immaturity to save their relatioship? Raoul o

MODERN DAY. Christine is a foreign student, and her visa is running out. Erik is her reclusive neighbor, who is willing to help. Will she let him? Fluffy. EC. Due to reader request, the story will be continued later on in 2007. Please Read and Review.

Erik is a scientist on the road to Paradise with Christine, an architecture student. But they both will find that there are bumps, and even potholes, on the road. My very first fic, so if have suggestions to improve it, send them to me.

The choice of one’s destiny cannot be changed, nor can it be altered from its present course in time. Only the years of regret and sorrow for what is lost can make us truly understand the joy of living. A final farewell to a love that could never be.

Lerouxesque Erik despairs after Christine leaves with Raoul. Four months later she turns up on his doorstep! Loveable characters and much humor. You may just love this loooooong story, which spans about 24 years. I hope you enjoy.

Something sinister is stalking Christine, and only one man can save her. As they uncover deadly secrets taken to the grave, they find that the greatest mystery of all is the human heart. A tale of intrigue, love, and redemption.

Christine finds herself torn between her Angel of Music and her childhood sweetheart. But the choice has already been made for her. An excerpt from the story found in "Phantom Variations: Tales From the World of the Opera Ghost"

The Phantom’s story as it was meant to be told… A story of the deception of innocence, of obsession and jealousy, of truth and lies…But most of all, a story of love. Note: WILL be ErikChristine, NO Raoul bashing.

Another sharp snap, the actinic glare paints my eyes with blue light even though they are closed. I hear her voice. My wife of the lightning has been born. Rated for violence and mild profanity. Reviews Please

A dark, fairytalelike oneshot, and winner of the Valentine's Day Morbidity Contest. “I grow roses and trees and raise songbirds for he who has no memories. I grow roses and trees and raise songbirds for he who has no love to remember.”

Time travel. A modern girl finds herself back at the Paris Opera. Will she find the Phantom? Will she become a diva? NOT a MarySue. NOT romance. Based on Leroux. Guaranteed to bring you the same surprise ending you expect from vintage aurens.

Based upon Leroux. We know Erik lived in and helped build the Opera during the Commune. Follows the experiences of a nurse sequestered in the rising Opera building. Has been shot with a healthy dose of Kay.

The concept of death is never easy to accept. Like a lingering shadow it consumes us, torments us with the inevitable knowledge that one day, we too, will fall to its dire mercy. And so it comes for one too soon, only to please one soul and leave the other.

COMPLETED. Following the Opera Populaire tragedy, Erik flees Paris to settle in London. Two years later, he meets a young woman who shares a similar gift for music. Drawn to each other for different reasons, they form an unlikely alliance. E&OW.

Chapter 26, 27, 28: This time, the games, real and imagined, past and present, are brought to an end. After all, on the final move, there is only one word left to be said. Checkmate. The Phantom walks a road you have never seen him take before.

Christine is a aspiring American librettist, living in a small town, who catches the eye of the recluse Erik, running from the ghosts of his past. If he has to kill a thousand men...he will do exactly that to have her. COMPLETED.

A reclusive business man, Erik imports the new American Typewriter, complete with a female Editor. With the possible sabotage of the shipment, is someone thwarting him, is she in danger, and why are there two masks? Four years post ALW. Complete.

Christine has chosen Erik instead of Raoul. Now two fragile, emotional people must resolve their differences, work through their problems and learn to live and love together while escaping from Paris. ALW with Kay and Leroux detail.

[COMPLETED] OneShot bit of random fluff my friend and I cooked up. In a HIGHLY unlikely circumstance, what would happen if Raoul and Erik got together, got drunk, and decided to talk about the woman they love?

Christine Daae is only part of the ballet chorus at the Paris Opera House. What happens when someone finds interest in her and decides to help her on her way to fame? A retelling of the book and musical combined. Completed!

Kay based, but also ALW & Leroux friendly After overhearing Christine on the rooftop, what if, instead of embracing madness and destruction, Erik had decided suicide was the better route? ONESHOT. ECish.

One week before the events of Hannibal, Erik is given one day in the light with his Angel. One day as a normal man. What will be revealed? What must he give in return? ALW Stage and Kay based. Complete!

The Phantom's story retold.Darkly so.Based on the 2004 movie.R&R to your heart's content, criticism is welcome. Warning:The rating may go up as the story develops.Well, will you open the Pandora's box?

Begins immediately after the end of the 2005 movie. No characters belong to me. Reviews are always welcome. Nothing ever happens as you plan it, and sometimes what the heart wants is surprising. COMPLETE

Completley Leroux-based story. Yay! Christine Daee, after being pursued by a tradgedy she could not escape, returns to the Opera-house. She falls into the arms of her angel, but trial and conflict follow Erik everywhere. EC, Raoul friendly.

This story will bring alot of new and old characters together by the end. Will be long and I am dedicated to it. I think my plot is somewhat original. Please give it a chance:) This is my first fan fic and I hope you can connect with my characters. Cheers

Right before Don Juan, Christine decides to disappear for a while, not wanting to betray her Angel or become his prisoner. As this sets into motion a long chain of events, is it possible for our three main characters to ever find peace? EC. COMPLETE

One year after Christine's fateful decision, Erik proudly arranges to introduce to the world: Madame le Fantôme de l'opéra. An excerpt from the story found in "Phantom Variations: Tales From the World of the Opera Ghost"

Two years have passed since Christine abandoned him. Erik has resigned himself to a life of solitude and darkness until one night when he stumbles upon something that will change his life forever. Told from Erik’s POV. Please Read & Review.

(Leroux and ALW mix) Christine is summoned by the Persian to comfort Erik in his last moments of life, despite the Phantom's wishes of her not returning until after his death... sort of EC, but, well... hope you enjoy.

This is a completed, novella length fic. Follow Erik and Christine on their paths through Europe and through the years after their last goodbye as they learn the sometimespainful truth that they were never meant to be apart.

*COMPLETE* A unexpected reunion jolts Christine and Erik. Fluffy but fun! This story began as PG13 but rapidly escalated into an R rating. It is not possible to accurately portray such a passionate character as Erik in muted terms.

After the disaster at the opera house, Erik flees France and ends up in Egypt, where he reinvents himself. No longer the mysterious Phantom, he is now the equally mysterious Erik Rien, dealer in antiquities. A story of adventure and romance.

What if, after overhearing Christine's rooftop confession, Erik does not declare war upon them both, but realizes that he must change in order to win a woman's love? Slightly Leroux, a touch of ALW, but mostly AU. E/C. Rated M for violence and sensuality.

With Christine pregnant with their first child, Erik must confront his own past as he sets out to learn the truth about his parents, and about himself. A short sequel to "Variations on a Theme of Leroux", a story about the power of love and forgiveness.

From the fertile imagination of my good friend, Lizzy. Sparks fly as Anatole and Carlotta come to Perros for Erik & Christine's wedding. Based upon characters and situations in Variations on a Theme of Leroux, and rated M with good reason.

Take the world of Gaston Leroux's novel, add equal parts Andrew Lloyd Weber and the author's imagination, sprinkle it with drama and romance, and you get Variations on a Theme of Leroux. Pairing is Erik & Christine.

March 1485. Anne Neville, wife and Queen Consort of Richard III, is dying. She looks back on her life and the dire fate she fears awaits her husband. My tragic, romantic look at Richard and his wife. Loyaltie me lie.

After watching Shakespeare's play, Richard III gets a chance to respond to his critics. This oneshot presupposes a basic knowledge of William Shakespeare's Tragedy of King Richard the Third, a history of the real Richard III, or both. Loyaltie me lie.